Theresa May's deal on Brexit is heading for defeat in Parliament. That could lead to no deal, the negotiation of a different deal, a general election, a second referendum – or MPs swallowing the package at the second attempt.

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Britain & the EU

Before the referendum, Britain became a semi-detached member of the EU. It remained outside the euro and the Schengen zone, and became increasingly eurosceptic. Now the UK has voted to leave the club, it will have to negotiate a new relationship with the EU, the outcome of which is highly uncertain.

Theresa May's deal on Brexit is heading for defeat in Parliament. That could lead to no deal, the negotiation of a different deal, a general election, a second referendum – or MPs swallowing the package at the second attempt.

Some British politicians believe that the 27 will divide during the Brexit trade negotiations, because of their differing economic interests. But disagreements between the 27 are minor, thanks to Theresa May's red lines.